Virgin Golden Jojoba Oil
Emollient for Skin and Hair
Plant oil very similar to the skin's natural sebum that softens skin and adds shine to hair.
TECHNICAL DATA
INCI Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis), sunflower seed oil, tocopherols, ascorbyl palmitate.
No. CAS 90045-98-0, 8001-21-6, 54-28-4, 137-66-6.
Test / Method Appearance: transparent liquid · Color: yellow · Odor: characteristic · Acid value 0.010–0.800 · Saponification value 100–300 · Iodine value 55–165 · Solubility: in fats and oils · Aerobic mesophilic count: max. 100 CFU/ml · Yeast and mold count: max. 100 CFU/ml · Pathogenic microorganisms: ABSENT
APPLICATIONS
Facial oilsHair careCreamsBalmsSoaps
Valued for its emollient, restructuring and toning properties; it makes hair easier to comb, adding shine and silkiness, conditions the skin, acts as an emulsifying aid and helps support the look of healthy, vibrant hair.
DESCRIPTION
JOJOBA OIL
Oil extract obtained from the seed of the jojoba plant (Simmondsia chinensis), using sunflower seed oil as a carrier to obtain the maximum amount of jojoba oil.
Contains a blend of wax esters formed by long-chain fatty acids (C18-C20-C22) with one double bond and long-chain alcohols (C20, C22, C24) also with one double bond; the most important are eicosenyl eicosenoate and docosenol esters. It contains 0.6 % fatty acids, 1 % fatty alcohols and 0.3 % triglycerides.
Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Recommended addition: 1–3 % in hair products, 3–5 % in body products and 5–10 % in facial products; higher concentrations show no negative effects.
How to use and incorporate: Add to the oil phase of the formula. Oils rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (linoleic, linolenic) are heat-sensitive: add them during cool-down (below 40 °C/104 °F) or heat them as briefly as possible. In anhydrous products (body oils, balms) blend cold or warm.
Formulation tips:
- Add an antioxidant such as tocopherol (vitamin E) at 0.05–0.5 % to delay rancidity and extend shelf life.
- Combine light, fast-absorbing oils with heavier oils to adjust the skin feel; dry oils work well in facial serums and heavier oils in balms and products for dry skin.
- Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Miscible with other oils, butters, waxes, esters and most silicones; insoluble in water (requires an emulsifier for creams and lotions).
Storage: The optimal storage temperature for the oil is between 4 and 18 °C/39 and 64 °F, protected from light. If precipitates form during storage, shake until reconstituted before adding to your formulation.
Precautions: Handling: Jojoba oil can be used in any cosmetic product as an active ingredient or as a carrier for the oil phase. Once the container is opened, handle the product with care to avoid secondary microbial contamination. None in particular for the user.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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